Calkins: Ja Morant takes on Steph Curry — as the Grizzlies take on the world
Ja Morant is a killer — on and off the court.
Rallings, bridge activist clash at council over police residency
At stake is a possible move to take a ballot question off the ballot in November that would expand residency requirement for police and firefighters.
County Commission panel weighs MATA funding ideas
Participants at a Shelby County public transportation ad hoc committee examined a number of ways the county can find dedicated funding for MATA.
Germantown Planning Commission endorses cell tower, Thornwood hotel
Germantown's Planning Commission reviewed and endorsed Thornwood's amended outline plan Tuesday evening, allowing a second hotel. Additionally, a cell tower near Dogwood Elementary School won support.
Everything you need to know about the Iguodala-Grizzlies’ ongoing saga
What's the deal with the Grizzlies and Andre Iguodala? If you haven’t been following this on-again/off-again saga this season, here’s your chance to catch up.
Update: Elemento Neapolitan Pizzeria to close; new venture expected in the Crosstown space
Elemento will close in less than two weeks, but Crosstown's co-leader Todd Richardson hinted that the restaurant's space may not be empty for long.
‘LLJR': Four letters and a memory for Tiger forward, other players
Lance Thomas is dedicating this season to a friend who was killed in a fight in October. But the dedication spreads beyond Thomas and the Tigers.
Accustomed to change, Damonte Coxie ready for last season as Tiger
Damonte Coxie plans to continue the culture the Tigers have established through change during his redshirt senior season.
Burying children is ‘saddest thing,’ Hardaway says in touting new law
Spurred by deaths of children, local legislators pushing laws to stiffen shooting penalties.
Sheraton plans upgrade of city’s original convention center hotel, seeks tax breaks
The owners of the Sheraton convention center hotel will seek a 30-year PILOT – payment in lieu of taxes – incentive for a major renovation of the 600-room, two-tower hotel.
Wraps come off plans for new Lakeland high school
Lakeland school board members get first glimpse of high school design.
Airport hits record for origin, destination
Memphis International Airport served 4.6 million passengers in 2019, its largest number ever of passengers traveling to or from the Memphis area.
Wilco to perform at Shell Yeah! series
Levitt Shell officials are planning four ticketed benefit concerts to aid in preservation of the park.
Metro
MSCS’ Richmond not bound by same ethics clause Feagins was
Memphis-Shelby County Schools board members formalized its contract with Interim Superintendent Roderick Richmond two months after appointing him to replace ousted Superintendent Marie Feagins.
State Government Tenn. House advances its version of Memphis school takeover
Metro Severe weather coverage: MPD warns against driving during storm
Premium State Government Lawmakers inch toward sales-tax hike to pay for ‘ungodly problem’
Business
Tennessee commissioner wants to ‘depoliticize’ public health policy
Dr. Ralph Alvarado, commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Health, touched on everything from vaccines to fluoride to health disparities during a presentation at the University of Memphis on Friday, March 28.
Health Care New at the Downtown Y: Sit-ups, pull-ups and check-ups
Premium Real Estate Local industrial market booms with early-year sales, setting promising stage
Premium Real Estate Inked: Data Center in the works, egg wholesaler headed to Memphis
Sports
Redbirds Recap: Memphis hammers Buffalo in series’ second game
The Memphis Redbirds took Game 2 of their six-game series with Buffalo, beating the Bisons 15-3 Wednesday at AutoZone Park.
Memphis Grizzlies NBA reportedly examining gestures between Ja Morant, Buddy Hield
Premium Geoff Calkins Calkins: Yes, the Grizzlies lost again. But all may not be lost!
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Food
Michelin could recognize a Memphis restaurant in new guide
The new Michelin Guide American South will be the company’s first regional guide in North America. Anonymous Michelin inspectors are already in the field exploring the area.
Suburbs
Southaven expanding animal shelter
As the Southaven community has grown, the need for an expanded facility has become increasingly apparent to both city officials and local animal welfare advocates.
Arts & Culture
Collaborative group shows dominate April art openings in Memphis
April artists on view in Memphis include Dolph Smith, Colleen Couch, April Bey, Joel Parsons, Brian Jobe, Kiersten Williams, Yancy Villa, and many more.
Opinion
Calkins: Yes, the Grizzlies lost again. But all may not be lost!
The Grizzlies got scorched by Steph Curry (52 points) as the Warriors passed them in the standings. So is there anything to feel good about? Actually, yes!
Podcasts
Sound Bites: Flyway Brewing’s head brewer talks beer, Memphis eats, more
Flyway Brewing Co. took over the former High Cotton Brewing and Edge Alley restaurant locations near Downtown. They reopened as a combined space in November.
Games
Jigsaw: Birthday paw-ty
This week’s puzzle features a photo from a celebration of local pup celebrities Sir Meatball and Milkshake.